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The Ideal Club

By: Geoff Shackelford

The greatness of a golf club is measured by more than its course. After all, you don’t join a club just for the golf. You’re looking for a respite from everyday life, a sense of camaraderie and a pitch-perfect atmosphere—as well as a great course. A visit to the club is an experience to be savored, for longtime members and first-time guests alike. Here are 10 aspects of club life that help provide that perfect day.

1. Clubhouse
2. Locker Room
3. Golf Pro
4. Practice Area
5. Scorecard
6. First Tee
7. Halfway House
8. Finishing Hole
9. Grillroom
10. Parking Lot

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